Nick Mooney

Nick Mooney (born 23 December 1953) is an Australian conservationist, biologist, writer, wildlife expert, and ecological educator[1] best known for his work with the Tasmanian devil.[2] In addition to efforts to learn about the diseases facing and threatening the Devil population,[3] Mooney educates area farmers about the benefits they provide.[4]

In addition to his work with the Tasmanian Devil he is also involved with government efforts related to the search for the elusive, and some believe extinct,[5] Tasmanian tiger, and[6] efforts to prevent foxes from destroying Tasmania's ecosystem.[7] In 2006 Mooney received a Local Hero award as Australian of the Year[8]

References

  1. John Flinn (23 January 2005). "A Devil of a Time in Tasmania". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  2. Sandra Blakeslee (31 May 2005). "In Tasmania, the Devil Now Faces Its Own Hell". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  3. "Devils Own Disease". Catalyst. ABC TV Science. 19 October 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  4. Pip Courtney (29 June 2003). "Decils Provide New Business for Tassie Farmer". Landline. ABC TV. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  5. Stephanie Peatling (25 July 2005). "Extinct or Elusive? Hunting the Tasmanian Tiger". National Geographic News. National Geographic. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  6. John Flinn (23 January 2005). "Desperately Hoping to Catch as Tasmanian Tiger by the Tail". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  7. Tim Jeanes (14 November 2006). "Tas Govt Announces $56m Fox Eradication Program". The World Today. ABC. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  8. "Australian of the Year Awards – Nick Mooney". Retrieved 7 May 2011.


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.